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STARKVILLE, MS – AUGUST 23, 2026: The Fifty-Third Annual Gulf States Open was held at Starkville Country Club on August 21-23rd. The tournament field consisted of a full 144-player field made up of the top Professionals and Amateurs from Louisiana

BILOXI, Miss. — In 2026, Steve Chaney celebrates his 50th anniversary as a PGA of America, marking a career that began with his Class A membership in 1976 and has spanned five decades of teaching, leadership, and service to golf. Chaney began his

Reaching 50 years of active PGA membership is a milestone achieved by only a distinct few in the golf industry. For Martin Stuart, PGA, entering the Gulf States PGA Half Century Club is not just a celebration of time passed, but a testament to five

ISHEE EDGES RAMEY 1-UP TO CAPTURE MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP HOUMA, LA – AUGUST 10-11, 2026: After two days of hot August temperatures, Nic Ishee, PGA of Metairie Country Club, won 1-up against Kyle Ramey, PGA of Hattiesburg Country Club, in the final

ARCEMENT & FULTON DUAL IN THE MARSHES OF SHELL LANDING GAUTIER, MS – JULY 28, 2026: Nicholas Arcement of Country Club of Louisiana battled a blistering two days at Shell Landing Golf Club to become the 2026 Gulf States PGA Assistant

LAUREL, MS – JULY 14, 2026: Reed Hughes, PGA Life Member, once again claimed the title of the 2026 GSPGA Senior Professional / Senior Section Champion. Overcoming the persistent challenges of Laurel Country Club, Hughes recorded a two-day aggregate

Todd Joins the Gulf States PGA as the New Tournament Director…Please join us in giving a warm welcome to the newest addition to our team, Christopher Todd! Christopher brings over a decade of experience in golf operations and tournament

Last week, we hosted our 2026 Boys & Girls Jr. Championship under clear skies and warm, beautiful weather in Alexandria, Louisiana. Over 120 incredible golfers competed across two fantastic venues, Links on the Bayou and OakWing GC. Huge

Joseph Dendy, Head Golf Professional at Deerfield CC, held off a strong charge from Riley Hnatyshyn, Assistant Golf Professional at Squire Creek CC, to capture the latest Gulf States PGA Stroke Play Series event at Money Hill Golf & Country Club.

HATTIESBURG, MS – JUNE 9, 2026: Jacob Ross, PGA, the Director of Instruction at The Country Club of Jackson, clinched the 2026 Ladd’s/Club Car Mississippi Chapter Championship at Hattiesburg Country Club in dramatic fashion. After a crowded Day 1